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The desert called so we pulled out the long boats and headed down the Baja way, first loading enough boats to take full advantage of both coasts, then cramming the truck full of every camping comfort it would take, right down to a hand-cranked margarita blender.

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Sean Morley knows a few things about going fast. He honed his forward stroke technique as a flatwater sprint racer on the British junior national team, but has made his biggest mark traveling far and fast in challenging conditions. He’s held speed records for crossing the Irish Sea, circumnavigating Vancouver Island, and paddling 4,500 miles around Great Britain and Ireland, solo.

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The Jondachi is special. Ask any Tena paddler what their favorite run is, where they cut their teeth, where they go with their friends, where they suggest recently arrived foreign kayakers go: the Upper Jondachi. Kayaking is young in Ecuador. Truly, it’s in its infancy. To lose the Jondachi to a dam would be to lose a great teacher.

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“Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks offer some of the best paddling opportunities in the world for all abilities -- to live so near to these amazing rivers and yet be unable to experience them is a constant frustration for me and many other residents and visitors.”

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A month into their ambitious nine-month, 5,200-mile route, the six-man Rediscover North America crew highlights the first 27 days paddling up the Atchafalaya River, and crossing over to begin the long slog up the mighty Mississippi.

Boat Book – Old Town Canoes and Kayaks

Each week, we highlight companies in Canoe & Kayak’s 2010 Boat Book. Today, we look at the 2010 designs of Old Town Canoes and Kayaks. Stay tuned next week for more from our Boat Book.

DISCOVERY 158

MSRP $889, roto-molded polyethyleneL: 15′ 8″; W: 35.5″, 80 lbs. For more than 25 years the Discovery series has been going strong. Extremely tough and rugged, the Discovery canoes are also stable and easy to handle. The 3-layer Superlinear construction makes them a family favorite for all-around use. Check out our Discovery Sport 15, Discovery 119, and 169.

MSRP $1009, roto-molded polyethylene L: 17′ 4″; W: 36″, 83 lbs. A nimble, amazingly durable boat for the intermediate to experienced paddler, the Penobscot, named after the Native Americans who inhabited Old Town, ME and from whom we’ve gained immeasurable boat-building knowledge, is the ultimate canoe to paddle. Enjoy the speed and efficiency. Available in 16′ and 17′ polyethylene or Royalex(r).

PREDATOR SS150

MSRP $1562, roto-molded polyethylene L: 15′ 3″; W: 40″, 113 lbs. The Predator series offers versatility, great stability, and carrying capacity to accommodate all of your gear. Row the SS150 or mount up to a 5 HP motor to the square stern and enjoy the journey. Expand your stealthy predator needs by checking out our Predator C133 and C160 canoes.

ROCKPORT

MSRP $539, thermoformed polyethyleneL: 13′ 10″; W: 42″, 85 lbs. On a budget and want superb quality? Let the Rockport take you to your next destination. Its high-density polyethylene construction is rugged to take all the bumps you might encounter. Insulated cooler, day hatch, cup holders, and gear bungee are just a few of the excellent features this canoe offers.